Darby is a borough in Delaware County, along Darby Creek 5 miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia. The population was 10,299 at the 2000 census. Darby is the birthplace of legendary comedian and actor, W.C. Fields, born in 1880 at the Buttonwood Hotel, which was then located at 9th and Main Streets. Its Proximity to Philadelphia is one of the major attractions of this suburban community, in addition to the full spectrum of public transportation available. Tree-lined streets with elegant older Victorian houses abound in this area. The William Penn School District provides a quality education and is known for its community education programs and public use of school facilities.